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No…..it forms the INACTIVE metabolite l-Ethylphenidate, and not d-Ethylphenidate (the active isomer with high affinity to the DAT)In vivo conversion to ethylphenidate
Ethanol + Ritalin increases the active stereo isomer d-threo-MPH (Focalin) which is the only stereo isomer (out of 4) with a high affinity to the DAT & NET (3-4X more Dopamine over Norepinephrine)
taking your Ritalin with a fatty meal speeds absorption, faster onset and increased oral bioavailability in combination with co-administration with Alcohol/Ethanol which “spares d-threo-MPH of it primarily metabolic fate” …..the Ethanol inhibits the enzyme that metabolizes the active dextro-methylphenidate, SO…..there is on average, approximately a 40% higher level of active d-MPH in the bloodstream which binds to the DAT/NET
Google medical journal studies on Methylphenidate & Ethanol in humans
yes, Ethylphenidate is also a metabolite produced in addition to Ritalinic Acid ….but both are basically inactive. It’s only the d-threo-ethylphenidate isomer that possesses robust activity at the DAT/NET, which has a very high abuse potential identical to Ritalin at inducing euphoric dopaminergic pleasure.